Eid-el-Fitr: COAS pledges improved welfare for troops
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has hosted an Eid-el-Fitr luncheon for troops of Sector 1, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, under the 1 Division Area of Responsibility, reaffirming his commitment to their welfare and operational effectiveness.
The event was held on Saturday at Sub-Sector 5 Forward Operating Base, DICON Agundu in Kachia Local Government Area of Kaduna State.
It was aimed at boosting the morale of frontline personnel and strengthening unity among troops.
Represented by the Commander, Corps of Signals, Major General MT Abdullahi, the COAS congratulated Muslim personnel and their families on the successful completion of Ramadan, saying that the virtues of sacrifice, discipline and devotion resonate strongly with military values.
Shaibu described the convergence of the Ramadan fast and the Christian Lenten season as a rare and symbolic moment, stressing that the shared experience of sacrifice by both Muslim and Christian personnel had further strengthened unity within the Nigerian Army.
He reiterated that troops’ welfare remained a top priority under his command philosophy, assuring personnel of continued efforts to improve their living conditions, enhancing professional development and providing adequate support systems for soldiers and their families.
The army chief saif national security remains a collective responsibility, and commended the synergy between the Nigerian Army, other security agencies and law-abiding citizens in addressing security challenges.
He expressed appreciation to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his strategic leadership and sustained support to the Armed Forces.
Earlier, the Commander of Sub-Sector 5, Navy Captain Patrick Ali, said the luncheon was a longstanding tradition designed to promote esprit de corps and foster stronger bonds among personnel in joint operations.
Ali said that the informal setting has provided an opportunity for troops to interact, reflect on their shared mission and reinforced the unity required for effective service delivery.
The event was attended by several dignitaries, including the Deputy Speaker of the Kaduna State, Dr Hadiza Balarabe, the General Officer Commanding (GOC) 1 Division and Commander Sector 1, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, Major General Abubakar Sadique Muhammad Wase, and heads of military formations, local government officials and other stakeholders.
The luncheon featured entertainment, presentation of souvenirs and group photographs.
